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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSocialist
/ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who advocates or practices socialism.
"The socialist argued for policies that promote social welfare and equality."
- 1
Relating to or characteristic of socialism or socialists.
"The socialist policies implemented by the government aimed to reduce income inequality."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'socialist' originates from the French word 'socialiste', which itself comes from 'social', derived from the Latin 'socialis', meaning 'of companionship'. The term began to be used in the early 19th century during the rise of socialist movements advocating for social ownership and democratic control of the means of production.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Socialist" is said worldwide
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socialiste
Transliteration: soh-syah-leest
"Le socialiste a plaidé pour des politiques de justice sociale."
Sozialist
Transliteration: zo-tsi-a-list
"Der Sozialist forderte eine gerechtere Verteilung des Reichtums."
socialista
Transliteration: soh-chah-lees-tah
"Il socialista ha sostenuto l'importanza dell'uguaglianza sociale."
socialista
Transliteration: soh-syah-lees-tah
"El socialista abogó por la reforma del sistema educativo."
socialista
Transliteration: soh-syah-lees-tah
"O socialista defendeu a igualdade de direitos."
साम्यवादी
Transliteration: sāmyavādī
"साम्यवादी ने सामाजिक न्याय की बात की।"
社会主义者
Transliteration: shèhuì zhǔyì zhě
"社会主义者提倡社会公平。"
사회주의자
Transliteration: sahoejuuija
"사회주의자는 평등한 사회를 주장했다."
社会主義者
Transliteration: shakai shugi-sha
"社会主義者は社会的平等を求めた。"
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